(A) (1) After removal of an abandoned, junked or nuisance vehicle and within 20 days from the date of mailing of the notice set forth in § 75.08, the owner or any other person entitled to possession may file a written request with the county magistrate for a hearing to determine if probable cause existed for removing the vehicle.
(2) The magistrate will set the hearing within 72 hours of the receipt of the request, and the hearing will be conducted in accordance with G.S. § 20-219.11 as amended.
(B) If the magistrate determines that the vehicle was towed in error, the city shall:
(1) If the hearing is held before the vehicle is reclaimed, notify the person in possession of the vehicle to release it and pay all charges, if any; or
(2) If the hearing is held after the vehicle is reclaimed, reimburse the owner for all charges incurred incident to the towing and storage of the vehicle.
(C) Any aggrieved party may appeal the magistrate’s decision to District Court.
(Code 2019, § 13-65) (Ord. passed 10-10-2011)